1920s Fashion

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1920s FashionFashion's Evolution in the 1920sWomen's Eventwearbest known image from the 1920s"flappers"bobbed hairdeep v-necked dressespearl necklacesless form-fitting clothingrising skirt levels from ankles to kneesMens Eventwear Men were usually seen sporting:

gloveshandkerchiefscigarette holdersflasksfound hidden in garters or cigarette casesMen's Accessories Men often accompanied their suits with:

hatssuspenderspocket watch glovesties / bow tiescanes / walking sticks By Danielle and JordanChildren's FashionChildren are beginning to dress like young adults.Clothing made to keep kids comfortableMinimal layers for comfort in hot weatherSilk, lace, velvet and muslin usedRequired less care when washingpopular among mothersLess formal, and more relaxedEssential wardrobe items:wool skirt, spring coatblouseparty dress, gloves, handkerchiefs, hiking shoes, sport shoes, and bootspajamascombination suitsbloomersstockings Popular Clothing Designers / BrandsMaybelline Makeup company founded during the decadeCoco Chanel French fashion designerfounded Chanel companyMadeleine VionnetFrench fasion designerGreek-style dressesCallot Soeursfashion house opened in France (1895)served exclusive American customersMens FashionMen in the 1920s mainly wore three piece suits on a daily basis.

Styles of these suits varied based on social class. Lower class men wore baggy pants and unpadded jacketsUpper class dressed to the nines.

Clothes specifically meant for driving also emerged in this fashion era due to the new availability to automobiles.Women's Fashion Casual sporting attire was introduced in the 1920s. In addition to bathing suits, tennis uniforms, and golfing outfits, simple, comfortable skirts, sailor blouses, and large-brim hats were worn by women.1922 - Frances Alda in an Egyptian Inspired GownA modern example of media influenced by the 1920s fashion era.Examples of advertising showing clothing targeted towards motorists.Driving clothing and accessories for menDriving coats for womenA number of other clothing styles were equally as popular during the decade. Boyish styleshort hair straight, curveless dresses bust flattening brassieres.belts were worn around the hips.Chemise-type dress was popularhung straight down to the kneeschemise - French for shirtBoyish style / Garçonne lookCasual sportive wear Teenager Girls Fashion Teenage Boys FashionThere was very little difference between women’s fashion and teen clothing. Both liked loose, dropped waist, dresses in bright colors and fun straw or cloche hats with trimmings.Boys, teenager, and young men’s clothing in the 1920’s did not differ drastically from grown men.a smaller version of their father’s suits with a few minor differencesmore color and appealing patterns tailoring of the suits was softer hard square edges on jackets and lapels were replaced by rounded lapels, sloping shoulders, and extra loose fitting trousers.brown lace up oxfords or lace up dress boots.wore 8 panel caps, often called flat caps Common Fabricssilklacevelvet muslin cotton fabric of plain weaveDuring the 1920s, fashion evolved. Gibson Girls were out, and flappers were in.Skirts went higher, and dresses went flatter. Women opted for a tomboyish look rather than accentuating their chest and hips.Sourceshttp://www.vintagedancer.com/1920s/1920s-formal-cocktail-party-evening/